Indictments in Homestead Treason Case Shake Nation
Thirty one members of the Homestead Advisory Board are indicted for treason. Carnegie officials and Pinkerton men face true bills for murder conspiracy and aggravated riot. The treason trials promise a major legal battle with an extensive array of counsel and potential diplomatic issues.
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Homestead Advisory Board
Grand
Carnegie
Pinkerton
Grand Jury
Paxson
Kennedy
Criminal Court
Grand Jury Indicts For Treason Against Pennsylvania
The grand jury charges defendants with intending to levy war and insurrection against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The indictment cites armed gatherings at Homestead in Allegheny and Mifflin counties on dates in 1892, naming unknown co-conspirators and alleging preparation to oppose state authority.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of
Allegheny
Homestead
Alb
Ny County
MiMin
Mifflin
Commonwealth of Pennnsylvania
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Acc
Men Strike Back Indict Carnegie Officials in Riot Deaths
True bills name H C Frick and fellow Carnegie officers in murder charges over the deaths of strikers including George W. Rutter John E. Morris Joseph Sotak and Silas Wayne. Conspiracy and aggravated riot indictments also list multiple defendants as the Pennsylv a nia case details seek to depress labor wages and intimidate workers at the Carnegie Steel plant.
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Kiet
Carnegie
Pinkerton Brothers
Kilan Wayne
H. C. Frick
George W. Rutter
John E. Morris
Joseph Sotak
Silas Wayne
H. ©. Frick
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Robert Pinkerton
William Pinkerton
J. A. Potter
W. E. Corey
J. G A. Leishman
C. W. Beddell
W. H. Burt
John Cooper
FE. W. Hinde
Nevin McConnell
James Dovey
George Lander
H. M. Curry
J. G.A Leishman
Ottis Childs
F. TF. Lovejoy
G. A. Covey
J. A. Votter
J. F. Dovey
Robert and
Fred Primer
Fred W. Hinde
H. G Frick
J. G. A. Leishman
J. C. Phipps
J. & Dovey
Jobo Cooper
F. W. Hinde
H.C. Frick
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of
Allegheny
HL . Frick
Commonwealth
Silas
General Assembly
Cass
Commonwealth of
Carnegie Steel riot cases outline conspiracy charges against officials
The bill details alleged conspiracy to shoot workers employed by Carnegie Steel and names witnesses for the Commonwealth. It notes a July 6 morning fight and specifies that unlawful acts were committed in pursuance of the conspiracy. Listed witnesses include Captain Kuhn, Dr. Fogelson, J. H. Gillen, W. B. Rodgers, and others.
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Commonwealth
Hugh Ross
Carnegie
Captain Kubo
F. G. Miller
Barton
Fogelson
G. E Marcey
W. B. Rodgers
J. H. Gray
Osburn
Wm. Taylor
Purman
McCaslin
J. H. Gillan
Emma Meester
Charles Mansfield
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Mifflin
Carnegie Steel Company
John McLuckie
Captain Kuhn
Coburn
J. H. Gillen
William Taylor
CG E Marcey
H. Silverman
Dr. McCaslin
John L. Gallet
Pinkerton says his men acted within law at Homestead
Brooklyn, Oct. 11 Robert A Pinkerton says his men were employed to protect company property at Homestead and were aboard company barges when the clash occurred They will not wait to be extradited and will surrender to Pittsburg authorities when summoned He criticizes the grand jury indictment and cites prior testimony and court remarks as proof of legality
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Homestead
New York
Robert A. Pinkerton
Eighth Avenue
Brooklyn
Morris Park
Pittsburg
Congressional Investigating Committee
Paxson
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Measra
Massey backs Paxson on treason cases in Homestead dispute
George V. Mascox who heads Delaware’s World’s Fair Commission says the Chicago meeting will set the dedication for the fair. He lauds Chief Justice Paxson’s Homestead treason charge as courageous and needful to curb mob violence, warning workers armed resistance is treason and will deter grievances with Winchester rifles.
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George Massey
Paxson
George V. Mascox
Delaware
Chicago
Homestead
Frick Declines Comment on Grand Jury Action
After the grand jury returned true bills against Carnegie Company members, officials including H. C. Frick and J. D. Leishman could not be reached. Frick and Otis Childs stated they had no comment, while Amalgamated Association leaders Weihe and Garland declined to speak on the matter.
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Grand Jury
Carnegie Company
H. C. Frick
J. D. Leishman
Mr. Frick
Otis Childs
Weihe
Garland
Amalgamated Associatio
Gran Jury
Compliment the Garand Jury at Homestead
Returning true bills against Carnegie Steel Company officers for murder riot and conspiracy and against Advisory Board members for treason is praised as evidence the jury was fair. Advisory Committee members say they expected true bills and that the jury’s fairness is encouraging. Labor groups in Chicago New York and Boston plan public meetings to protest treason charges.
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Carnegie Steel Company, Limited
Advisory Board
Homestead
Messia
Crawford
Gaches
McConegley
Chicago
New York
Boston
Muita
Niles Iron Works Closes Amid Wage Classification Clash
Coleman Shields & Co of Niles shut down their works and laid off all workers after a dispute over classification. Colonel Coleman vowed to return if the men agreed to work on his terms. Workers sought other mills, and some went to Pittsburgh while orders drifted elsewhere.
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Youxastowx
Sperial
Coleman, Shields & Co
Niles
New York
Coleman
Pittsburg
Civil Service Warns Postmasters Against Canvassing Requests
The Civil Service Commission states postmasters must not perform political canvassing for patrons or supply lists of their opinions. It warns that no public servant is obligated to render political services and will not be penalized for refusal. Signed by commissioners Bles Lymar Theodore Roosevelt and Groner D. Jonxsrox.
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Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Washrnorton
W. KR. Bates
Detroit
Mich
Republican State Committee
George B. Daniels
Withey
Tion
Michigan
Bles Lymar
Theodore Roosevelt
Groner D. Jonxsrox
Sensational Washington scandal rocks elite army navy circle
In Washington society Dr. Dickson discovers his wife in a hotel room with a rich young Englishman named Carter. The pair dined together and were found in the room with the wife in baton and street attire. Dickson plans likely divorce action.
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Washington
Army and Navy
Dickson
Virginia
Carter
Fayett e Outlaws Flee To Ohio Pyle Silence
Uniontown reports Brint Frey and Montana Pete of the Cooley gang have fled the county. Sighted last Friday walking toward Ohio Pyle they disposed of firearms and bought new clothes to avoid detection. They boarded the Eastern mall at Ohio Pyle but did not purchase tickets. Frey visited Hopwood days earlier, claiming pursuit would follow as authorities search with no trace yet.
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Uniontown
Brint Frey
Montana Pete
Cooley
Liberty
Ohio Pyle
Frey
Hopwood
Official Ballot Size and Party Allocation Reported
Harrisburg reports the official ballot form for the state after October 20 will measure about 22 by 23 inches. Electors for five parties place Republican and Democratic tickets under party names and three other groups under "by nomination papers." Pittsburg Prison Delegates named by Governor Pattison include Richard Vaux Michael J Cassidy Robert J Linden Alfred J Love James B Scott Roger O Mara and Edwin Wright from Philadelphia and T B Patton from Huntingdon as delegates to the Naps Prison Association of the United.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Pittsburg
Haarmsburg
Pattison
Richard Vaux
Michael J. Cassidy
Robert J. Linden
Alfred J. Love
Philadelphia
James B. Scott
Roger O'Mara
Edwin Wright
T. B. Patton
Huntingdon
Pennsylvania
Napps Prison Association of the United
Jags Kill Tacomas Droker In Hospital Death Verdict
Philadelphia Oct 11 The inquiry into real estate broker Peter Griessemer’s death in hospital Sunday found the brain injury was caused by excessive drinking and a verdict to that effect was rendered.
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Jags
Insolvency Action Filed Over Term Orders
Philadelphia October 11 reports say a bill in equity was filed alleging insolvency of the term orders and seeking the appointment of a receiver. The action, tied to the Sexenniale, contends the order is insolvent and requests court intervention.
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Philadelphia
The Boy Passed On in Christian Science Tragedy
Boston dispatch reports a Woollaston Heights suffocation case where one of six family members died. George F Cate and relatives followed Christian science, aided by doctors but the 4 year old boy did not recover. The grocer Cephas Drew and Dr Crane helped revive others. The incident unsettles the neighborhood.
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Boston
Woollaston Heights
George F. Cate
Cate
Lavina T
Annie
Edddy
Cephas Drew
Drew
Mr. Crane
Quincy
Mr. Cate
Colored Sects Bound to Amalgamate
The Pittsburg Conference of the A. M. E. Church approves organic union of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church by a 42 to 2 vote.
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Crry
Pittsburg
African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episco- Zion Church
Burglars Crack Safe at Glen Hazel Office
Burglars entered the BF Cartwright office at Glen Hazel before daylight and used a powerful explosive to crack the huge safe. They emptied over $200 in cash and took papers and contracts.
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Bradford
BF. Cartwright
Glen Hazel
Quay Ends Tour Amid Health Update in Harrisburg
Senator Quay arrived in Harrisburg and spoke with many friends while noting he is improving but not fully well. He declined to discuss politics and said he would not bet on the election, hinting vertigo risks if he engages.
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Harrisburg
Quay
Nator Quay
Fifth Avenue
Ew York
Harrison
New York
United States Senate
David Herr
House
James D. Hawkins
Coloniel Quay
Morrt
Ae Ae
Iss
Dauphin County
Beaver
Washington
Chicago to house the greatest telescope yet built
Chicago will receive the world’s largest telescope a 45 inch glass crafted by Alvin G Clark funded by Charles T Yerkes to equip Chicago University Professors Hale and Burnham advocated the project with the Lick Observatory team The anticipated first sky view is autumn 1395 with an estimated outlay of 500000 pounds.
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Chiiaco
Chicago
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago University
George E. Hale
8. W. Burnham
Lick Observatory
California
Yerkes
Alvin G. Clark
Lick
Charity board in Mexico City imports corn for needy
Reports from Mexico City state the Board of Charity has brought in 300 dollars worth of corn after one month in office. About 151,000 sacks are sold daily at prices just covering cost. Corn was shipped by steamers via Vera Cruz and by Mexican railways from the U S frontier. The board says it has enough corn to meet October demand.
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Antonio
Tex
City of
Mexico
Board of Charity
Vera Cruz
Mexican Central and
Mexican National Railways
United States Frontier
Magee's Mission Fails in Alabama Conference
In Birmingham on Oct 11 a bargaining session between Chris Magee and leaders of both Republican factions and the Third party failed to produce an agreement. Magee stays for a new conference as both sides refuse to compromise their tickets. Leaders say unity between Republican factions and the People's party is impossible in Alabama because no one will sacrifice himself.
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Birmingham
Ala
Chris Magee
Third Arty
Union
Magee
People’s Party
Alabama
Orator Pepper Shot Dead in Birmingham Political Fight
A dispatch reports J. T. Pepper, a famed local orator, was shot and killed during a political confrontation in Birmingham Alabama. Pepper had made sharp remarks inflaming passions. his remains were en route home.
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Tolepo
J.T. Pepper
Birmingham
Ala
Pepper
Registration figures mark first day of voter intake
The first day of voter registration in the city drew fewer participants than in 1868 and earlier years. Officials estimate the turnout would have been higher without the new provisions and the work of the reform. The total compared to past years shows 96,047 in 1888, 105,763 in 1890, and 90,045 today.
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Cpt. I
Spein
Dea
A Paper Mill Disaster in Orono Maine
Two large digesters exploded at the Bangor Pulp and Paper Company mill in Orono killing Richard Zein and injuring several workers. William Eddy died later, with Walter Smith Austin Whittemers William Buchanan among others seriously hurt. The blast caused extensive damage and left over 150 workers unemployed. losses exceed 300000 dollars.
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William Eddy
Soen
Walter Smith
Austin Whittemers
William Buchanan
Wilson Crosby
HL Farrel
James McQueen
Capturing Minnesota Electors in Electoral Fight
The Democratic National Committee chairman and Minnesota state party leader announce a plan to shift four electors from the doubtful column to the anti-Harrison column. Four People's Party electors with Democratic ties are endorsed by the state committee and are likely to be elected, with Democrats hopeful on the remaining two.
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New York
Don. M. Dickingon
Democratic National Ac. Oe
Louis Baker
Minnesota
People's Party
State Committee
Three Youngsters Vanish After Westward Adventure
In Astostows on October 11 three 12 year old boys Frank Nycum Dude Matthews and Crickat Bowie left home and have not returned. They reportedly planned a western trek with cowboys and friends and spent all their money on fashion literature during the excursion.
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Astostows
Frank Nycum
Dude Matthews
Crickat
Bowie
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